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Lucknow: Endoscopy services at the Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) have remained suspended for the past two weeks due to maintenance work, forcing patients to seek the procedure at private healthcare facilities.The disruption has delayed diagnosis and treatment and increased expenses for patients dependent on govt healthcare. Before the suspension, the institute conducted around 20 endoscopy procedures daily.Raghvendra Nath, who was advised an upper GI endoscopy, said he was initially given July 31 for the procedure but was informed on Wednesday that it would now be conducted in Sept.“Unable to wait because of persistent pain, I may…

The deceased was identified as Anshu Devi. PATNA: A 25-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death with an axe by her younger brother-in-law in Imadpur village under Parsa Bigha police station limits in Jehanabad district on Tuesday. The crime reportedly stemmed from an argument over a delay in serving food. After allegedly severing her head, the accused hung it from a banyan tree near his house. He was later caught by villagers and handed over to the police. The deceased was identified as Anshu Devi, wife of Dharmendra Kumar. According to police, the incident took place when Anshu was alone…

The temple’s CCTV cameras captured the dramatic moments before the theft, showing the culprit folding his hands NEW DELHI: An unidentified thief broke into Shitala Mandir and Shiva Mandir on Maldhakka Road in Itwari on the night of July 27, stealing cash donations worth Rs 7,000, under the jurisdiction of Lakadganj Police.The temple’s CCTV cameras captured the dramatic moments before the theft, showing the culprit folding his hands in a gesture seeking mercy before proceeding to damage the cameras and flee with the loot.According to the complaint filed by temple priest Jitendra Pandey, the temples were closed at around 9…

Kolkata: The Bengal govt will recruit 50,000 school teachers, staff members, and college faculty in a phased manner in this financial year, CM Suvendu Adhikari announced at the Nabanna conference hall on Wednesday. He was speaking at a programme to distribute composite grants to 80,375 govt and govt-aided schools. He said, “We will complete the ongoing recruitment process soon. The OBC rule framed by the previous govt was erroneous, which delayed college admissions by three months last year and stalled the teacher recruitment process. After taking office, our govt revised the rule and withdrew from the Supreme Court case on…

The UK Foreign Office says his case has been raised with the Saudi authorities.Its current travel advice warns that it is illegal in Saudi Arabia to say anything publicly that the authorities “deem disruptive to public order”. And it urges visitors to avoid commenting on the royal family, the Saudi authorities, or “issues that could be perceived as political”.”Speaking publicly about these issues can be defined by the Saudi authorities as posing a threat to national security,” the advice states.It adds: “Statements made on social media many years ago, or those published outside Saudi Arabia, may be taken into account.…

How do you replace the irreplaceable?Manchester City are often title favourites having won six of the past nine Premier League trophies, but they start this new season without their greatest ever manager, Pep Guardiola.The 55-year-old led City to 17 major trophies in 10 years, but left at the end of last season and has since been replaced by his former assistant Enzo Maresca.Maresca has been out of work since stepping down as Chelsea boss in January. The Blues also have a new gaffer. They replaced Maresca with Liam Rosenior in January but he was let go before the end of…

Home takes centre stage today.The support of your mother, her advice or even just presence calms you far more than you admit. The Moon is a calming influence when it comes to domestic issues and Venus offers the comfort of beauty, peace and a desire to enhance your environment. It is possible to feel the urge to set things up at home and move furniture, designing interiors, or even discussing changes.There is also a social breeze around the day. A movie plan, picnic, family outing, or function may appear without much effort. If you’ve been feeling stuck in routine, this…

Eucalyptus trees- Representative Image Drive down almost any highway or hill in India, walk through the hill stations of India, or wander the eucalyptus-scented eastern coast of Ethiopia, or drive across California, and you’ll likely run into the same tall, silver-leafed tree with peeling bark and that unmissable minty smell, much of which is famous for its popular scented essential oils.But it is intriguing to think how the Eucalyptus, which is native to Australia, is found on almost every continent across the globe!It seems it all began with a purpose and a long-term goal, but didn’t turn out as expected.The…

Johnson & Johnson seeks to end decade-long talc litigation with $5.5 billion settlementNEW YORK, – After years of failed attempts to resolve thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talc products caused cancer, Johnson & Johnson says it has reached a settlement, worth at least $5.5 billion, that could finally help bring an end to litigation that has dogged the company for over a decade.WHAT IS THE TALC LITIGATION ABOUT?Tens of thousands of people have sued J&J in federal and state courts, alleging that its talc-based baby powder and other products caused ovarian cancer.J&J has long denied the allegations, arguing that…

New Delhi , July 30 : Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded an independent Supreme Court-monitored high-powered committee to investigate the alleged police action against student protesters.In a post on X, Gandhi called for an impartial probe into the alleged use of force against students during the July 20 protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.”Students deserve justice. An independent SC monitored high powered committee must be constituted to probe brutalities against our students,” Gandhi said.Gandhi also shared a video purportedly showing the police action against the protesters. The video shows police personnel lathi-charging demonstrators,…